[Willji]

I’m sharing this miter saw dust control solution that I’m really pleased with. Miter saws can generate lots of dust directionally from the blade and as a fine sawdust cloud around the saw and travels from room to room if not contained. it can become a health problem. I found that using the saw’s dust port alone was not effective.

My saw was up against another woodworking room so it occurred to me to make a hole in the wall and use a half plastic barrel in place of the often used constructed box. I connected this by 4 inch hose to a 2 hp dust collector.

That helped but clearly not enough so I also ran a shop vac directly to the miter saw dc port. see pictures below. I was really impressed with the outcome. In the picture the miter saw area is clean after a couple of cuts.

ps. I got the barrel used, online for about $20.

Impressions, feedback, question?

 

[sreilly]

Well I have to admit that's the most differnt solution I've ever seen but if it works for you that's what is important.

 

[difalkner]

Interesting solution but the trade-off for workbench space wouldn't work for me.

David

 

[thomas1389]

What more can I say but A-plus for Newfie Creativty!! Did you convert your living room into your workshop?

 

[JOAT]

ps. I got the barrel used, online for about $20.
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Should have check craigslist. Around here you could have gotten a barrel for $20 or $25, a whole barrel, full of deer corn. Most of the barrels here go for $20, but others run $5, $10, $12, $15.

 

[Willji]

What more can I say but A-plus for Newfie Creativty!! Did you convert your living room into your workshop?

Thanks!

This is in a mostly finished basement. I like your reference to a workshop in the upstairs living room. but I’m sure my wife would have a problem with that (for good reason). But making kitchen cabinets is okay!

As David mentioned it may pose a space issue for some.

The miter saw dust used to spread to a room my wife used and she has allergies. Perhaps this thread should have been titled Woodworking Dust Collection and “Matrimonial Bliss”.

 

[thomas1389]

More power to you, Willji. All the best!

 

[EdC]

Creative to say the least!!